Heat Illness Prevention Plan

The employer must develop, put in writing, and implement effective procedures for complying with the requirements of T8 CCR 3395.
The Heat Illness Prevention Plan includes the following:

Procedures for providing sufficient water

Procedures for providing access to shade

High-heat procedures

Emergency response procedures

Acclimatization methods and procedures

The Heat Illness Prevention Plan must be written both in English and in the language understood by the majority of employees. It must be available to employees at the worksite,
as well as to representatives of Cal/OSHA upon request. It may be integrated into the employer's Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

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health standards. Please see the California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, or the Labor Code for detailed and exact information,
specifications, and exceptions.

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